Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

black bloc

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.59 in modern English

Syllables
black- bloc
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

Example Sentences

Etymology

Calque of German schwarzer Block.

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Questions

What does black bloc mean?
Any group of individuals who join a protest or demonstration, wearing black clothing including items to protect and/or conceal their faces and often engaging in violence and vandalism; the tactic of forming and participating in such a group.
Where does black bloc come from?
Calque of German schwarzer Block.

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